STUDENTS NEW
Hi,
Student Development is delighted to welcome you to our Waynesburg University family! Here, you will experience leadership opportunities, establish lifelong friendships and make the connection between learning and serving.
We are excited to prepare for your arrival and look forward to the first day of classes held on Monday, August 26. This newsletter and those to follow will inform you about what to expect with your new life journey We encourage you to monitor your WU student email regularly throughout the summer
As always, feel free to contact our staff at studentdevelopment@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3206 with any questions. On behalf of Student Development, we wish you and your family a very safe and relaxing summer!
Blessings,
Kelley M. Hardie Dean of Students724-852-3461
khardie@waynesburgedu
WELCOME
JUNE 2024
Growing In Faith
At WU, we seek to integrate the Christian faith into every aspect of a student's experience. We provide many spiritually-driven opportunities and encourage students to join us in Christianbased activities All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to join us at chapel worship every Tuesday at 1 pm Chapel is a non-denominational service filled with uplifting music and inspiring speakers. On Sunday nights at 8 p.m., many of our students enjoy participating in Upper Room, a student-led contemporary service. For Catholic students, a weekly Mass is held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Roberts Chapel. For those who are interested in additional faithbased activities, Waynesburg University also offers numerous Bible studies in the residence halls led by students for students You can view additional information by clicking on the Faith tab on myConnect In addition, you can learn more about the opportunities during the Organization Open House or by stopping in the Center for Campus Ministry on the first floor of Stover Campus Center. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact University Chaplain Josh Sumpter at jdsumpte@waynesburg.edu.
Seeds for Success
Seeds for Success
GROW with us! Waynesburg University will offer three on-campus Seeds for Success Programs this summer that will provide students and parents with both academic and social resources This program is filled with many relational opportunities to interact with other incoming students, alumni, current students, faculty and staff members. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore their academic major, learn about life outside of the classroom, have your student ID picture taken, submit forms, tour campus and your residence hall.
Register for one of our Seeds for Success dates: June 28, July 19 and July 22 The program runs from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
If you are unable to attend any of the Seeds for Success sessions, please sign up for one of the Fiat Lux sessions being offered this summer using this link.
Fiat Lux is required for all first-time Freshmen students (and transfers with fewer than 12 credits) and is typically taken in a student’s first semester at WU This summer, the course will be offered free of charge and is offered in a variety of formats (online, in-person, and hybrid). Course offerings include some of our most popular sections from the past year.
If interested, students attending Seeds for Success are also invited to take advantage of this early opportunity
Important Reminder to All Students
If you have not already done so, please complete the following:
Medical Forms (Print, take to your doctor, and mail to Student Development by July 31)
Athletes - Athletic Training Medical Form- this form, in addition to the required Medical Forms listed above, is required for all new student athletes (Follow the electronic portal directions)
Resident Students - Your new student housing form will be available in THD (The Housing Director) under the Apps and Contracts Tab.
Commuting Students - Your student contract and food service contract (if you signed up for a meal plan) will be available in the THD (The Housing Director) under the Apps and Contracts Tab.
Billing Statements
The Fall tuition statements will go out the beginning of July. Waynesburg University is partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to provide electronic tuition statements and electronic access to the student’s tuition account balance, online payment processing, and payment plans. At that time students will receive information through their WU student email account with instructions on how to access their online account and online statements. Students will also be provided instruction on how to add parents or guardians as authorized users on their online tuition account. As new students we will also be sending this information by mail, however, please note that all future billings will be electronic and correspondence will be sent to the student’s university email account If you have any questions in regard to tuition, billing, or payments, please contact the Business Office at 724-852-3298 or 724-852-3403, or email us at businessoffice@waynesburg.edu.
Utilizing Career Development Resources
It‘s not too early to utilize the career development resources that the Pathways Center offers at Waynesburg University. They will help you establish vocational goals for your four years at Waynesburg and continue working with you after graduation. The Career Development office is a great place to explore career interests and skills, develop a resume and cover letter, seek work-study employment, learn about potential internship opportunities and request job search assistance In addition, students can connect with employers and explore job and internship opportunities through Handshake, available through myConnect. If you have career development and work-study questions, please email Sarah Bell at sbell@waynesburg.edu.
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office (DSO) within the Pathways Center arranges reasonable academic, residential, and dining accommodations for WU students with documented disabilities. If you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school or have a medical or mental health need that may impact your Waynesburg University experience, check out the DSO website to learn more about services or contact DSO Coordinator Sarah Feldberg at dso@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-7727 for further information
While students can request accommodations at any point, establishing them the summer before the first year at WU is highly recommended!
Center for Service Leadership
Service is the DNA of Waynesburg University and the Center for Service Leadership offers multiple opportunities to fulfill this mission During your New Student Orientation Program, you will be introduced to service by participating in a project with your incoming class We like to provide students with an array of options that peek the interest within all academic majors, always striving to make the connection between faith, learning and service. Feel free to visit the Service tab on myConnect for local, domestic and international service opportunities.
To learn more, contact Adrienne Tharp at 724-852-3460 or atharp@waynesburgedu
Shuttle Transportation for Arriving Students
Students who plan to travel to and from campus via plane or bus can utilize the Grey Line, which provides transportation from the Pittsburgh International Airport and the Greyhound Bus Station (1 block from the train station) in Pittsburgh year round. The Grey Line drops off and picks up at the Greene County Airport.
As an added convenience, WU supplements the Grey Line schedule with several student-operated shuttles during peak days based on our academic calendar Reservations for a WU shuttle need to be made five business days in advance to allow for the scheduling of student drivers Campus shuttles only run with reservations in advance. Click here to view the shuttle schedule and to make reservations.
Clubs and Activities
Part of your learning experience while at college involves growing, developing social relationships and having fun WU's Student Activities Board (SAB) is one of the largest student organizations on campus, as it plans and sponsors numerous campus-wide events and outings. You can follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (wu sab). To view the campus clubs and organizations, please click here for the Family Resource Guide, then click on the Student Clubs and Organizations link.
Parking On Campus
The Department of Public Safety oversees parking on campus. Freshman resident students are only permitted to have a vehicle on campus if there are extenuating circumstances and with prior approval. If you are a freshman resident student with a particular need for having a car on campus, please complete a Freshman Parking Permit Request form. Then, Public Safety will consider the request If you have additional parking questions, please call 724-852-3303 Public Safety's office is in the Stover Campus Center
